A mandatory attribute of country style is a cowboy hat. In it lies the spirit of freedom of the Wild West. This accessory reminds us of the heroes of Westerns, not for nothing that the first hat model was nicknamed “The Master of the Plains”. In this article, we’ll talk about which cowboy hat models exist and what to wear with today.
History tour
Invented by cowboy hat John Stetson. Until now, his last name is a synonym for accessory. As the son of a master craftsman, he knew a lot about this business. John invented the cowboy hat as a comic accessory. He wore it only when he was going to relax with friends in nature. The felt accessory was very tight. It was possible to bring water in it or to light a fire with it. In this case, the thing was used as a large and powerful fan.
Stetson sold his first cowboy hat absolutely by accident and did not even think that such a clumsy and funny accessory would be a success. The first buyer was a cowboy who really liked the idea of multi-use hats. He bought it for $ 5. Realizing that you can make good money on this, Stetson borrowed money from friends. He rented a room and started a small production. Soon, his brainchild became popular in all states. His company began selling 2 million accessories a year. A real cowboy hat has long ceased to be an attribute for residents of the US province. The accessory has long conquered the catwalks of fashion houses. In some states of America, this thing is part of the uniform of the police.
The manufacturing process for cowboys has changed a lot today. By tradition, still inside the tulle they make a lining of a leather or fabric strip. An interesting detail: in the past there was a small bow on the back of the tulle. He reminded of a master who made an accessory, risking his health. The fact is that in previous times the manufacturing process of felt was quite dangerous, since mercury nitrate was used in the work. It was needed so that the fibers better adhere to each other.
Mostly cowboy hats are produced in classic colors:
If you search well, then on sale you can find accessories in all colors of the rainbow. Especially if you need a children's cowboy hat. Let's consider what types of such products are.
Cowboy Hat Models
- The Plains Master is the world's first accessory model. It was with such a hat that John Stetson fanned the fire. The model features strength and durability. The hat has a four-inch tulle and wide fields. It remotely resembles a "bowler hat". It is noteworthy that at the time of Stetson, the accessory was produced in one size. It was regulated using a tape outside the body.
- Classic is the most recognizable model that is most in demand. It features a long, steeply inclined fold on the top.
- The Forester's Hat has four symmetrical dents. An interesting model adorns the heads of boys and girls and the Royal Mounted Police of Canada, law enforcement officers in America, sergeants, rangers.
- The Cav Hat model (a cavalry hat) is an indispensable attribute of the solemn form of air cavalry in America.
- The ten gallon is a purely Texas model with a large body size. We see her on the heads of the rangers when we watch films about them.
How to wear an accessory today
Residents of the provinces of America, Canada and Mexico still use a cowboy hat for practical purposes and do not really think about aesthetics. The thing is so tightly entered into everyday life that it has become in a row with the most necessary. Nevertheless, the Stetsons are firmly entrenched in the world of fashion. Fashionistas and fashionistas wear them with great pleasure, organically fitting into the style of country, hippie, shebi, boho, jeepsi (gypsy style).
Hippie style
This is an image for freedom-loving youth. When creating such a bow, a female cowboy hat is decorated with woven straps, feathers, and beads. For the summer heat, a lightweight option is a straw product. Hippie-style accessories often have fringe edges. "Children of the Sun" prefer calm, blurry, natural shades, so the accessory should be made in just such shades.
Western style
In such an image, the main thing is deliberate negligence. They fit here: a simple T-shirt, blue jeans, a shirt can be thrown on top, the edges of which will be tied in a knot. Accessories with ethnic motifs will complement the image. The hair of a girl dressed in Western style should be loose and a little disheveled, several thin braids braided around the edges will do. Thin skin laces can be woven into them. An accessory that will certainly fit the cowboy hat is a neckerchief.
Mix of boho and western
The most stunning look with a women's felt, straw or leather cowboy hat can be created using a mix of these two styles. What you can think of:
- Poncho with traditional Native American patterns.
- Cowboy boots, sandals with large beads, sandals on a high wooden platform.
- Fringed elements of clothing.
- Jewelry with feathers. It can be earrings, pendants, a feather on a hat.
- Ornaments of the Navajo Indians. They wore accessories made of turquoise, coral. We used large jewelry made of silver, beads made of shells.
- T-shirts with prints depicting Native American attributes and the Indians themselves
- Ties Bolo.
- Clothing trimmed with lace and macrame.
- Fur, silk, velvet.
- Blouses with wide sleeves.
How to care
To ensure that an accessory does not lose its attractiveness over the years, you need to properly care for it:
- You can not take a cowboy hat by the fields to avoid deformation.
- It is better to store a hat in a separate box.
- For cleaning, use special brushes and tools.
- Do not store your hat in open sunlight. From this color can fade.